India-Sri Lanka India-Sri Lanka participate in 10th edition of bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23
New Delhi: The 10th edition of IN-SLN bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 is scheduled at Colombo from Apr 3 - 8.
The exercise is being conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from 03-05 April 2023, followed by a Sea Phase from 06-08 April 2023.
Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kiltan, an indigenous Kamorta class ASW corvette and INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel.
The Sri Lanka Navy is being represented by SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Sagara.
Maritime Patrol Aircraft, helicopters and Special Forces from both the sides would also participate in the exercise.
The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted off Visakhapatnam from 07-12 March 2022
SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations.
Professional, cultural and sporting events, as also social exchanges are planned during the harbour phase to further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies.
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